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Ep. 02 - Are You Lonely?

2025/1/28
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Jennifer
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Nora McInerney
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Rose
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Nora McInerney：尽管科技进步为人们提供了更多沟通方式，但孤独感在现代社会中仍然十分普遍。这并非个人的失败，而是社会结构、生活方式以及人们对个人生存的关注导致的结果。网络关系虽然重要，但无法完全替代面对面的人际互动。孤独感有多种表现形式，并非非黑即白。 Jennifer：患上慢性疾病后，我的生活和事业都发生了翻天覆地的变化，这导致了严重的孤独感。疾病不仅限制了我的行动能力，也让我失去了许多社交机会。与同样患有慢性疾病的人们建立联系，以及寻求专业的心理治疗，帮助我更好地应对孤独感。此外，帮助其他患者也让我找到了一种新的目标和意义，从而减轻了孤独感。 Rose：慢性疾病严重影响了我的日常生活，我每天大部分时间都用来处理身体不适和医疗事务，几乎没有精力进行社交活动。即使是简单的出门，也会让我感到焦虑。尽管我努力保持积极乐观，但孤独感仍然时常困扰着我。

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The episode starts by acknowledging the paradox of increased connectivity yet widespread loneliness. It emphasizes that loneliness isn't a personal failing but a societal issue stemming from various factors, including modern living arrangements and busy lifestyles.
  • Loneliness is described as an epidemic.
  • Modern technology doesn't replace in-person connection.
  • Loneliness manifests in various ways, even in social settings.

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Loneliness is, according to people who know about these things, an epidemic on par with smoking and obesity. It affects our physical and mental health…and it seems like it’s affecting everyone. Today’s callers are experiencing loneliness in many different ways and for many different reasons, and if you are also feeling lonely…you’re definitely not alone. 

Take a listen, then call someone (anyone!). Make a plan to hang out, and follow through. Let’s find and nurture connections wherever and however we can. 

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